Academy reverses plans, will air all awards live at Oscars
NEW YORK (AP) — Bowing to a backlash that had threatened to engulf an already blunder-plagued Academy Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and…
2019
Pet of the day 2/15/19
Rascal is a friendly, young male. He is neutered and current on vaccines. Rascal can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Clarion schools building supervisor has his hands full
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer When students arrive at school they expect to enter a safe, warm and comfortable learning environment. Maintaining that environment keeps…
Trump will sign border deal, declare emergency
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress lopsidedly approved a border security compromise that would avert a second painful government shutdown. But a new confrontation has been ignited…
How ‘Alita’ is paving the way for ‘Avatar’ sequels
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. — The steely gaze of Na’vi warrioress Neytiri welcomes visitors at the entrance to some of Hollywood’s most fantastical worlds. Towering in…
Pet of the day 2/14/19
Cherry was rescued from poor living conditions by a good Samaritan and brought to the rescue along with 4 other dogs. We were told she…
Garden Club co-sponsors poster contest
From staff reports The United States Department of Agriculture and Forest Service website states: “Since 1961, the U.S. Forest Service and the National Garden Clubs,…
Hawthorn Pottery Co. helped shape a community
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The small southern Clarion County community of Hawthorn was built around a gristmill but found fame around a potter’s wheel….
NASA rover finally bites the dust on Mars after 15 years
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s Opportunity, the Mars rover that was built to operate for just three months but kept going and going, rolling…
Crosby, Penguins trip up McDavid, Oilers 3-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The NHL’s most electric playmaker swooping in on him and his team’s one-goal lead very much in doubt, Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt…
Review: Rebel Wilson shines in ‘Isn’t It Romantic’
The Associated Press There’s something radical about “Isn’t It Romantic,” starring Rebel Wilson as a cynical single who finds herself suddenly living in a Hollywood…
Recent Deaths 2/14/19
Sarah E. “Aunt Sally” Best, 106, of Emlenton, died Feb. 11, 2019. Dorothy Cowatch, 97, of Clarion, formerly of Sligo, died Feb. 11, 2019. Karen…
Pittsburgh bald eagles lay first egg of 2019
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh’s pair of bald eagles now have their first egg of the year. The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania says the egg…
Pet of the day 2/13/19
Name : Mika Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Mika can be found…
Clarion Co. commissioners OK pact with CYS workers
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners on Tuesday approved a contract with the county’s Children and Youth Services employees. The four-year contract went…
East Brady tunnel rehab effort moves ahead
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners approved two resolutions Tuesday that will aid in the rehabilitation of the East Brady tunnel. The first…
National debt hits new milestone, topping $22 trillion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The national debt has passed a new milestone, topping $22 trillion for the first time. The Treasury Department’s daily statement showed Tuesday…
Pens’ Evgeni Malkin suspended 1 game for high stick
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin has been suspended one game for high-sticking Philadelphia’s Michael Raffl late in Pittsburgh’s 4-1 win over the…
Oscars telling us it doesn’t matter how movies actually LOOK?
The Associated Press There’s a wonderful behind-the-scenes photograph, in black-and-white like the film itself, of a street scene from Alfonso Cuaron’s “Roma.” It’s full of…
Pet of the day 2/12/19
Roxie is a 9 month old, female, Australian Cattle Dog weighing in at about 35lbs surrendered to the rescue when her owner realized she was…